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Q Planes

6.019391h 22mMovieThrillerMystery

In England, an eccentric police inspector, an earnest test pilot and a spunky female reporter team up to solve the mystery of a series of test aircraft which have disappeared without a trace while over the ocean on their maiden flights;…

DirectorsTim Whelan·Arthur B. Woods
WritersBrock Williams·Jack Whittingham
ProducersIrving Asher·Alexander Korda

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Tim Whelan

RRRalph Richardson
Ralph Richardson
Maj. Charles Hammond
LOLaurence Olivier
Laurence Olivier
Tony McVane
VHValerie Hobson
Valerie Hobson
Kay Lawrence
GMGeorge Merritt
George Merritt
Mr. Barrett
GCGeorge Curzon
George Curzon
Jenkins
RERoy Emerton
Roy Emerton
Viking First Mate
FF
Frank Fox
Karl
GMGus McNaughton
Gus McNaughton
Blenkinsop, Hammond's Butler
GBGeorge Butler
George Butler
Air Marshal Gosport
GMGordon McLeod
Gordon McLeod
The Baron
HPHay Petrie
Hay Petrie
Stage Door Keeper
SSSandra Storme
Sandra Storme
Daphne

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